Kevin Campbell dead: Ex-Arsenal and Everton striker dies aged 54 as tributes pour in
Without Super Kev, Everton would have been relegated into oblivion years ago. He arrived on loan in April and almost single handedly kept us up that season.
I was fortunate to meet him briefly several times and he was always the kind, bubbly, happy person he appeared to be on screen.
Dario G star Paul Spencer has died at the age of 53 following a cancer diagnosis.
The dance music producer, whose hits included Sunchyme and Carnaval De Paris, was diagnosed with stage four rectal cancer in 2023 and regularly posted about his condition on social media.
"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Paul Spencer earlier today," the musician's family said as they announced the news on social media.
"He was positive until the end but this was one battle he could not fight anymore. He leaves behind a wonderful musical legacy and many happy memories for many people.
"He will be sadly missed by everyone who loved him. Shine bright our big star."
Dario G was originally a trio made up of Spencer and fellow DJs Scott Rosser and Stephen Spencer (no relation).
However, in recent years Paul Spencer had been using Dario G as the stage name for his solo act.
The original group, named after then manager of Crewe Alexandra FC, Dario Gradi, was best known for their debut single Sunchyme which reached number two on the UK singles chart in 1997.
It was kept off the top spot by Sir Elton John's tribute to Princess Diana, Candle In The Wind.
A year later the trio released Carnaval De Paris for the 1998 FIFA World Cup - with the track peaking at number five in the UK singles chart.
Actor Donald Sutherland, star of films including The Hunger Games and Don't Look Now, has died at 88 after a long illness.
His son, the actor Kiefer Sutherland, announced his father's death in a statement.
"With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film," he said.
"Never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one can never ask for more than that. A life well lived."
Sutherland starred in films including The Dirty Dozen, MASH and Klute.
Joe Egan, the creative partner of Gerry Rafferty in Stealers Wheel, died at 77 on July 6.
Egan co-wrote the band’s most popular song, “Stuck in the Middle With You,” which became a Top 10 hit in both the U.S. and the U.K. in 1973 – reaching No. 6 in the Billboard Hot 100 – before a resurgence as a result of its use in 1992 movie Reservoir Dogs.
“Very sad news that the other half of Stealers Wheel, Joe Egan, passed away peacefully yesterday afternoon with his nearest and dearest around him,” read a post on Rafferty’s official Facebook page, run by his daughter, Martha. “I will always remember him as a sweet and gentle soul. May he rest in peace.”
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Tragic, but maybe a merciful release.
He was SO brave.
Ugh.
Thought and condolences to all his family and friends.
R.I.P. Rob an inspiration, a warrior and a legend.
Terry Venables wrote the books.
Ahh, that's a great shame, he was a proper bloke.
I was fortunate to meet him briefly several times and he was always the kind, bubbly, happy person he appeared to be on screen.
RIP Super Kev.
The dance music producer, whose hits included Sunchyme and Carnaval De Paris, was diagnosed with stage four rectal cancer in 2023 and regularly posted about his condition on social media.
"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Paul Spencer earlier today," the musician's family said as they announced the news on social media.
"He was positive until the end but this was one battle he could not fight anymore. He leaves behind a wonderful musical legacy and many happy memories for many people.
"He will be sadly missed by everyone who loved him. Shine bright our big star."
Dario G was originally a trio made up of Spencer and fellow DJs Scott Rosser and Stephen Spencer (no relation).
However, in recent years Paul Spencer had been using Dario G as the stage name for his solo act.
The original group, named after then manager of Crewe Alexandra FC, Dario Gradi, was best known for their debut single Sunchyme which reached number two on the UK singles chart in 1997.
It was kept off the top spot by Sir Elton John's tribute to Princess Diana, Candle In The Wind.
A year later the trio released Carnaval De Paris for the 1998 FIFA World Cup - with the track peaking at number five in the UK singles chart.
His son, the actor Kiefer Sutherland, announced his father's death in a statement.
"With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film," he said.
"Never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one can never ask for more than that. A life well lived."
Sutherland starred in films including The Dirty Dozen, MASH and Klute.
Loved him in Kellys Heroes
Always with the negative waves
Egan co-wrote the band’s most popular song, “Stuck in the Middle With You,” which became a Top 10 hit in both the U.S. and the U.K. in 1973 – reaching No. 6 in the Billboard Hot 100 – before a resurgence as a result of its use in 1992 movie Reservoir Dogs.
“Very sad news that the other half of Stealers Wheel, Joe Egan, passed away peacefully yesterday afternoon with his nearest and dearest around him,” read a post on Rafferty’s official Facebook page, run by his daughter, Martha. “I will always remember him as a sweet and gentle soul. May he rest in peace.”